Clapham (Bedford) vs Great Denham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 2.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Great Denham is about 45% cheaper on average. Clapham (bedford) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Clapham (bedford) edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Clapham (Bedford)
£500,968
Great Denham
£346,612
Crime Rate
Clapham (Bedford)
77.5
Great Denham
77.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Clapham (Bedford)
100.0%
Great Denham
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Clapham (Bedford)
446.2
Great Denham
434.4
EPC Rating
Clapham (Bedford)
71.5
Great Denham
71.5
Median Income
Clapham (Bedford)
£33,416
Great Denham
£33,416
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandThe average house price in Great Denham is £346,612, which is 45% less than Clapham (bedford) at £500,968. The most affordable entry point in Clapham (bedford) is a semi-detached at £366,961, while in Great Denham it is a flat at £207,776.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 122% pricier in Clapham (bedford) (£460,258 vs £207,776).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Great Denham prices grew faster — 23% vs 5%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandWith 77.5 offences per 1,000 people, Clapham (bedford) is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Great Denham's 77.5 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Clapham (bedford) is violent-crime, while in Great Denham it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East of EnglandClapham (bedford) has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Great Denham. Clapham (bedford) has 1 schools in total, while Great Denham has 1.
Clapham (Bedford) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Great Denham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Clapham (Bedford) | Great Denham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Clapham (bedford) offers faster average downloads at 446.2 Mbps, compared to 434.4 Mbps in Great Denham. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.1% of premises in Clapham (bedford) and 97% in Great Denham. Gigabit availability stands at 86.9% in Clapham (bedford) and 82.1% in Great Denham.
Clapham (bedford) is the faster of the two by 3% on average download speed (446 vs 434 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Clapham (bedford) are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.5 (band C) versus 71.5 (band C) in Great Denham. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,111 in Clapham (bedford) and £1,111 in Great Denham. 68.5% of homes in Clapham (bedford) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68.5% in Great Denham.
Clapham (bedford) has more energy-efficient housing — 68.5% reach band C or above, vs 68.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £33,416 in Clapham (bedford) and £33,416 in Great Denham. The median age is 41.6 in Clapham (bedford) and 41.6 in Great Denham. Employment rates stand at 61.3% in Clapham (bedford) and 61.3% in Great Denham. Owner-occupancy is 62.7% in Clapham (bedford) versus 62.7% in Great Denham.
| Indicator | Clapham (Bedford) | Great Denham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,502 | 4,363 |
| Median Age | 41.6 | 41.6 |
| Median Household Income | £33,416 | £33,416 |
| Employment Rate | 61.3% | 61.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 62.7% | 62.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34.7% | 34.7% |
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